Continuing our seasonal neglect of up-to-date office supplies news, did you know…? The custom of giving eggs around the spring equinox (shortly before present-day Easter dates) predates Christianity. A pagan symbol of rebirth, eggs were adopted in early Christianity as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus. In 2010, an estimated 150 million chocolate Easter […]
Happy Good Friday! Did you know…? The word Easter derives from the name of an Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eostre, whose festival was celebrated at the vernal equinox. Eostre also gave her name to oestrogen, the female hormone. Easter is a moveable feast which means it does not fall on a fixed calendar date. As established by […]
Having been caught red-handed pocketing a valuable ceremonial ballpoint pen on video, Czech prez Václav Klaus is now being inundated with offers of writing implements from Czechs showing faux concern. A Facebook page with over 5,000 fans urges to send pens, pencils and other writing instruments to the presidential office on May 2 “as he […]
A toilet-mad German has opened his own museum dedicated to all things lavatorial. Sixty-nine-year-old Michael Berger opened the Harlekin Toilet Museum of Modern A*** in Wiesbaden, Germany, last week. It exhibits his personal collection of toilet rarities. The centrepiece is a urinal adorned with the face of Adolf Hitler, designed after World War Two to […]
A well-stocked office kitchen can improve productivity, according a recent poll of U.S. office workers. The Staples Advantage survey finds that workers frequently leave the office to satisfy food urges. However, a well-stocked office kitchen can lead to a happier and more content workforce. Seventy-three percent of respondents said a well-stocked kitchen would make them […]
Sup G? Picture this, yo. You wid yo boys at yo crib, smokin’ indo, sippin’ on gin and juice. Got fine ladies in the living room gettin’ it on and they ain’t leaving ‘til six in the mornin’. But then you remember – you haven’t collated the ten copies of your marketing proposals for Q3 […]
Two separate studies suggest that Brits are moving away from traditional one- or two-week holidays. A National Trust poll points to more holidaymakers taking multiple day trips – “daycations” – instead of longer breaks. According to its survey of 2,006 office workers, 48 percent said two-week holidays were too expensive and that the number of […]
A Buckinghamshire software company is recruiting coders – both men and women – who must be prepared to work in the buff. Nude House is a “warm and private” naturist work environment in Amersham where nudity among workers is compulsory. Company spokesman Chris Taylor told The Register, “As far as I am aware this is […]
For the first time in its 127-year history, the Oxford English Dictionary is to receive a graphical entry. The heart emoticon (♥), most famously popularised by the iconic 1970s “I ♥ New York” t-shirt designed by Milton Glaser and now ubiquitous in modern electronic discourses, will have its own entry. As an OED update explains, […]
Eric Illsley, the dashing but disgraced former MP for Barnsley Central, claimed £2,000 on expenses in November and December 2010 – that’s after his expulsion from the Labour Party and shortly before pleading guilty to expenses fraud. He became known as the first sitting Member of Parliament to be convicted of a criminal offence in […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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